G.A.P., North Bridge, Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle, PA
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N 39° 52.538 W 079° 29.638
17S E 628790 N 4415039
Great Allegheny Passage, multi use trail, near Ohiopyle. Departing the Ferncliff Peninsula, this bridge crosses the Youghiogheny Gorge below the Ohiopyle Falls.
Waymark Code: WM5TEZ
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2009
Views: 9
The Great Allegheny Passage, a 150-mile system of biking and hiking trails that will connect Cumberland, MD and Pittsburgh, PA when completed. The connection to the C & O Canal Towpath in Cumberland, MD was made in 2006, creating a continuous non-motorized corridor, 318 miles long, from McKeesport, near Pittsburgh, to Washington, DC. Seven trails are organized under the Allegheny Trail Alliance and includes the Montour Trail that is building a 52 mile branch to the Pittsburgh International Airport.
The focal point of the area is the more than 14 miles of the Youghiogheny [yaw-ki-GAY-nee] River Gorge that passes through Ohiopyle. The "Yough" [yawk] provides some of the best whitewater boating in the Eastern U. S. as well as spectacular scenery. Surrounding Ohiopyle Falls is the Falls Day Use Area, the central point for the casual visitor. This area provides parking, modern restrooms, gift shop/snack bar, and overlook platforms with magnificent scenery.
Trail Name: Great Allegheny Passage / Youghiogheny River Trail
Approximate Length of Bridge: 400
Obstacle: Youghiogheny River
Trail Type: Gravel
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